Vietnam Highlights
Accomodations
- 01 night at Vien Dong Hotel or similar, Ho Chi Minh
- 01 night at Vien Dong Hotel or similar, Nha Trang
- 01 night on board the Train from Nha Trang to Hoi An
- 02 nights at Le Pavillon Paradise Hoi An Hotel & Spa or similar, Hoi An
- 02 nights at Hanoi Larosa Hotel or similar, Hanoi
- 01 night at Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort or similar, Ninh Binh
- 01 night on board Junk Boat (Special Stay), Halong Bay
Sightseeings :
Ho Chi Minh City 🇻🇳
Ben Thanh Market exploration
Street food experience: Bánh mì, Pho & Bia hơi
Temple of Literature (via Hanoi segment)
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (via Hanoi segment)
Nha Trang 🇻🇳
Beaches & Hot Springs
Relaxation & massage
Optional cruise experience
Hoi An 🇻🇳
Biking through town
Visit to an ancient house
Custom clothing experience
Optional Vietnamese cooking class
Galleries & market stalls
Local treats tasting
Bamboo Basket Boat ride & coconut water experience
Da Nang (enroute to Hoi An/Hanoi) 🇻🇳
Flight transit city (Da Nang to Hanoi)
Hanoi 🇻🇳
Dinner at KOTO
Temple of Literature
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Evening city exploration
Farewell dinner & nightlife at Ta Hien
Ninh Binh 🇻🇳
Scenic landscapes by army jeep or Vespa
Nature exploration (fresh air, rivers, bird-watching)
Sunrise climb at Mua Cave (500 steps)
Halong Bay 🇻🇳
Junk boat cruise
Lagoons & grottos exploration
Seafood dining
Sunset at Ti Top Island
Sung Sot Caves
Day 1 | Ho Chi Minh City
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, formerly known as Saigon. This is one of Asia's most exhilarating cities, steeped in grand history and post-Vietnam war memories.
This evening you'll meet your travel comrades and explore the Ben Thanh markets, offering the freshest traditional Bánh mì, Pho and Bia hơi. Oh yes, this is the right way to get the Vietnam trip started.
Day 2 | Nha Trang
With some traditional R'n'R on our afternoon agenda, the morning can be used to put on our discovering boots. We'll dabble in history and religion before taking flight to a coastal town overlooking the South China Sea.
Nha Trang - Golden sand beaches, turquoise waters and a bustling nightlife - this is Nha Trang. This afternoon why not book in for a mineral mud bath and hot thermal spring experience before heading out to dinner with your crew. Ah, the good life.
Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing Highlights
Tick off all of the landmarks on your bucket list – Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and the Presidential Palace.
Pay Respects at the War Remnants Museum
A meaningful reminder of the atrocities of the Vietnam War and its impact on local people and wildlife.
Fly to Nha Trang
Day 3 | Train from Nha Trang to Hoi An
Nha Trang - Good news - we have a whole full day to soak up Nha Trang before heading to Hoi An. Have a massage, sign up for the optional cruise, or just hang on the beach before returning to our
hotel to freshen up for our overnight train experience.
Overnight Train to Hoi An
Tonight, we'll head north via our comfy overnight train - where you'll wake up in our next
destination and ready to explore it all.
Day 4 | Hoi An
Time to rise and shine. After travelling North overnight, you'll be waking up in stunning Hoi An.
Hoi An - With Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and European influences, Hoi An has no shortage of charm and architectural interest. Bike riding through the vibrant town, visiting an ancient house & ordering custom-made clothes at an artful tailor are just some of the activities that will colour our day. Tonight you can opt onto a Vietnamese cooking class, whipping up a storm of up to 4 traditional dishes.
Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
Guided Cycling: Hoi An Ancient Town
This 15th century port and UNESCO site is best explored on two wheels with a local expert.
Day 5 | Hoi An
Morning travellers! The day is all yours. Poke around in galleries & market stalls (the best shopping spots in Vietnam in our opinion) and devour all of the delectable treats on offer. And for a dose of culture, you could ride on one of Vietnam’s very own Bamboo Basket Boats (Yes, the ones that you’ve probably seen on Instagram). And to top it all off, we’ll grab some fresh coconut water straight from the tree to your tummy.
Meals: BreakfastDay 6 | Hanoi
Hoi An will be sad. But we’re heading to Hanoi, so there’s hardly an excuse to not be excited. We’ll grab a quick breakfast and head to Da Nang…
Da Nang Fasten your seatbelts, folks. We’ll catch our internal flight to Hanoi from this quaint coastal town.
Hanoi Welcome to the city where all the bustling magic happens! We bet you’re starving from all that travel. That’s why we’ll head straight to the KOTO restaurant - a unique dining experience that supports disadvantaged youth in Vietnam. And with our tummies happy and full, we’ll visit the Temple of Literature (AKA Vietnam’s first-ever university.) But the sight seeing doesn’t end there. It’s time to make our way to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, dedicated to a Vietnamese revolutionary leader. In the evening, you’re free to explore the capital however you like.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences
Included Flight Da Nang to Hanoi
Next stop, Hanoi. But before we hit the streets, it’s time to hit the sky one more time.
Get a Unique Dining Experience at KOTO Restaurant MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Gorge on a delicious, high-quality meal cra ed by trainees looking to fine-tune their hospitality skills. The KOTO Community provides guidance, training and career prospects to the underprivileged young people of Vietnam.
Learn at the Temple of Literature
Listen up culture-lovers. This shrine – dedicated to ancient philosopher Confucius – is known as ‘Vietnam’s first university’.
Day 7| Ninh Binh
Hanoi - Next up, we’re heading to the epicentre of Vietnam's show-stopping natural beauty. Ninh Binh- Do you see them? Those lovely landscapes are all yours to admire and explore today. Get inside Vietnam’s legendary army jeep, or a vintage Vespa (if that’s your vibe) and let’s get going. Spend the day cherishing the crisp air and clear blue water. And if you love bird watching, make sure to have your binoculars ready at all times.
Meals: BreakfastDay 8| Halong Bay
Up and about at the crack of dawn today! We’re climbing up 500 steps to the top of the Mua Cave to witness an incredible sunrise over the valley. (You certainly don’t wanna forget your camera for this one).
Halong Bay A drive through stunning scenery will evoke plenty of 'oh wow's', but it only gets better as we board our home for the night, a Chinese-style junk boat in Halong Bay. Feel the serenity kicking in immediately as we drift the limestone island seas of the Gulf of Tonkin. We’ll pass hidden lagoons, thick forests & dreamy grottos and also chill atop the Ti Top Island. A fresh seafood dinner and sunset at our docking spot will polish off a wonderful day packed with unforgettable moments and experiences.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
Catch a Serene Sunrise at the Mua Cave
Cool tropical breeze. Lush-green landscapes. And an unforgettable view of the sunrise over the shimmery silhouette.
Chill at Ti Top Island
Grab your new BFFs and hang out in this mini paradise. The powdery sand and turquoise waters will bless you with #island vibes
Stay on a Junk Boat
The best way to dry off into dreamy sleep? Driving along the Gulf of Tonkin in a traditional Chinese-style Junk Boat, of course!
Day 9 | Hanoi
Today will be all about the leisurely vibes as we wake up to breakfast with a quick stop to explore the Sung Sot Caves. Make the most of your time on the junk boat - the views don't get much better than this.
Hanoi After heading back to Hanoi we find ourselves enjoying our final night together on tour. Save the choir of tears for tomorrow - this evening is all about making the most of your free time and staying positive so why not join us for one last family dinner and then onto Ta Hien to dance the night away.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences
Stroll around the Sung Sot Caves
Yet another work of art from Mother Nature. These huge underground caves are made for exploring. But can you spot the ‘mammoth’?
Day 10 | Hanoi
Enjoy one final breakfast with the squad this morning before this epic Vietnam trip wraps up. Hug it out and make plans to reunite sometime soon - Latin America, perhaps?
Meals: BreakfastInclusions :Â
- 7 nights accommodation in hotels, 1 night overnight train, 1 night special stay
- 9 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 1 Dinner
- Transfers by Private Coach, Internal Flights & Junk Boat
- Expert Trip Manager + Local Guides
- Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing HighlightsÂ
- Pay Respects at the War Remnants Museum
- Fly to Nha Trang
- Guided Cycling: Hoi An Ancient Town
- Flight Da Nang to Hanoi
- Get a Unique Dining Experience at KOTO Restaurant MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Learn at the Temple of Literature
- Catch a Serene Sunrise at the Mua Cave
- Chill at Ti Top Island
- Stroll around the Sung Sot Caves
Exclusions :
- International / Domestic flights tickets
- Visa
- Travel insurance
- Arrival and departure airport transfer
- TippingÂ
- Any optional tours which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any personal expenses like – laundry, tips, liquor, extra meals etcÂ
About Explore Tour
Indulge in all of Vietnam,s coolest spots in just 10 days. Experience the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi. Relax and soak up the rays on a beach in Nha Trang. Hit Hoi An by bike. Or explore the lush landscape of Ninh Binh on a legendary army jeep. It’s vibrant. It’s tropical. It’ll leave you with unforgettable memories.